Connected Lovers Sese Wood and Aluminum Lover Sculpture from Ghana _artisan--novica-artisan-103 Firmly clasped in a gentle

Firmly clasped in a gentle embrace

Balinese designer Kenari creates the lovely medallion and presents it on a circlet of braided leather

The wax mixture creates a barrier that keeps the different fill colors in the design separate during firing

colorful designs decorate the bust and collared neckline of this snow white tunic from Thailand

Connected Lovers Sese Wood and Aluminum Lover Sculpture from Ghana _artisan--novica-artisan-103 Firmly clasped in a gentleEvoking traditional African fertility dolls, this sculpture is created by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng. He carefully hand carves this sculpture from sese wood, depicting two lovers that sit side by side on a bench. One holds a baby in her arms, but they both hold each other, as their heads stretch upward and join together. This sculpture is given a black polished finish, accented with pieces of intricately embossed aluminum. materials: Sese wood,